Throughout the season, Arman Momdzhyan saw plenty of double- and triple-team coverage. It led to the towering Momdzhyan being more creative.

The Glendale High boys’ water polo player adapted to the various defensive schemes and didn’t let it affect him from doing what he does best — score goals.

“That’s what it’s all about, being able to adjust and finding ways to make your team better,” said the 6-foot-3 Momdzhyan, a junior driver who scored 136 goals and was named the Pacific League’s Most Valuable Player. “You go out there and play and I learned from a lot of great players to help me get here.

“When it comes to next season and college, I will know what it’s like to play in big games and handle those different situations. I wasn’t intending on being named MVP, but it’s a great accomplishment.”

Momdzhyan added 22 assists and drew 25 ejections, while helping Glendale win its second consecutive league championship. The Nitros also advanced to the CIF Southern Section Division V championship, falling to Pasadena Poly.

Momdzhyan was one of six Glendale players to receive league recognition. In addition, Glendale Coach Forest Holbrook was named the league’s coach of the year.

Holbrook, whose team finished 22-6 and 8-0 in league, said Momdzhyan exceeded expectations.

“He’s the type of player that when double-teamed can score three or four goals per game,” Holbrook said. “Single coverage, he can score eight or nine goals per game.

“He’s got that perfect demeanor and he’s very mature because he stays in the moment of the game. He had a lot of responsibilities and he did it well.”

Those named to the first team were David Papazian, Artak Arzumanyan and Martin Chatalyan of Glendale and Crescenta Valley’s Robert Menke.

“David was a big-time goal scorer for us, but he was also a solid defender,” Holbrook said. “Artak did a tremendous job shutting down the other teams’ top scorers and he sacrificed his offense to be a smart defender.

“Martin was also a big goal scorer. He was capable of scoring five goals a game.”